Final Shots: Netflix Wants Its Docs to Stand Out Just As Much As Its Dramas and Comedies

When thinking about Netflix Originals, the tendency is to focus on prestige series like House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Bloodline. But the streaming giant is just as dedicated to nonfiction storytelling, according to a story over on Wired. One need look no further than Netflix’s growing slate of documentary content, which just last week added The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir and will welcome Hot Girls Wanted on Friday. The company has been able to produce compelling nonfiction content by going after talented filmmakers, and trusting them to tell the stories they want to tell. “With Netflix, it’s all subscribers,” David Gelb, the creator of Chef’s Table, told the magazine. “It costs you nothing to click on a show and see if you like it. We’re able to settle in and find our audience without having to pander. Netflix is able to take a risk on something a little different.”